Synonyms for

Whips

Verb / wɪps / / hwɪps / Another word for whips — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Whips are a tool used for striking or urging on animals.

Synonyms & similar words

trounce worst strap welt rackup flog whisk blister scald whip slash mopup whiplash partywhip lash pip lather lash thong switch crop scourge cat-o'-nine-tails flogger rope cord strap cane birch rod stick bat prod goad spur quirt

Example sentences

  1. The lion tamer cracked his whip and the lion obeyed.
  2. The jockey used his whip to make the horse run faster.
  3. The cowboy's whip made a loud cracking sound.
  4. The snake charmer used his whip to control the cobra.
  5. The dominatrix used a whip during her BDSM session.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a whip-cracker. That's what I do for a living.' - Luke Bryan
  • 'It's better to be the whip than the nail.' - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • 'I am a whip. He is a whip. She is a whip. We are a whip. You are a whip. They, them, are a whip.' - Jarod Kintz

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